What is your first priority after you graduated in College?

Philippines
April 12, 2009 2:49am CST
Many graduates are confused how to start their journey in the professional world,some will now find jobs, some will help their parents at home, some will take masterals, some will marry.... what will be your priority after college?...
6 responses
• United States
6 Aug 10
My first priority is to save money and look for a job. The economy is bad but I don't think getting an MBA will just help just more debt.
• India
20 Apr 09
You can do some job. But do only those job which provides you good learning experience. Prefessional learning after graduation is good for you.
@annierose (19230)
• Philippines
15 Apr 09
hi joed, I just graduated last year with a degree on Bachelor in Secondary Education.At first, my first priority is to look for a teaching job while having a review for my upcoming Licensure Examination for Teachers. So I prepared my resume and start passing it on schools. I got interviewed and fortunately passed on it. But my family not like my decision on teaching right away.They said that it is hard to do two things at same time. They ask me to focus first on my review for the exam.They said that I must secure first my license. In addition to that, they said that it will be so hard for me if I will have a re-take of the exam again.So they want to ensure that I can be ready for the exam, pass it, and get my license afterwards. Passing the exam is not that easy. So they want me to give my full attention on the review.I obey them and with God's help, I passed the exam.I have my license now. As of now, I am looking forward on my teaching job this coming June.
@maezee (41997)
• United States
12 Apr 09
My first priority is going to be to get a paid or UNpaid internship in the field that I want to pursue (and got a college degree for). This seems to make the most sense to me, because you don't just GET a great job after college - you still have to gain some experience. I would look for an internship or some kind of training program to what I want to do. I'm undecided at whether or not I want to pursue a graduate degree, so I can't really answer this too well. I guess my priority would be gaining some experience in my field.
@hamcenty (71)
• United States
14 Apr 09
My very first priority would be to get a job and get out of debt by living with my parents a couple of months. I think that will be best for me right now since I do not like being away from home anyway. I plan to be out the nest in eight to twelve months after I graduate, but I might end up getting a job in another city or state which is fine with me because I'm tired of being a broke, college student. I have one more month to go before I get my diploma!!! (YES!!!)
• India
14 Apr 09
Seeing at the current economic conditions, I will prefer to opt for masters in engineering rather that going out to find a job. Their is a job scarcity thee days and it is not advisable to look out for a job in such a scenario. For me the post graduation is the best alternative till world comes out of recession...